Like many children from blended families, Nathan lived a life of constant transition. Life meant two sets of parents, two groups of siblings and two different beds.
Blended Family
Church, when you draw near to a single mother and her children, you’ll begin to understand just what the enemy has tried to rob them of. Hope. Family. Belonging. Faith. Purpose. Peace, Love. Dignity.
Lauren Reitsema experienced divorce first-hand when her parents separated after almost 20 years of marriage. Drawing from her own experience, Lauren will help parents and stepparents uncover common points of grief and loss for children after divorce. And, she’ll offer helpful advice for building a stronger blended family.
Understanding my husband’s hobbies brought us closer together
As you prepare for the holidays, consider how God might be calling you to experience Him this season.
Consider the following ways to partner with your spouse and prioritize marriage in a blended family.
A last wish, a willing heart, and a little time together have bonded my blended family.
For the sake of your blended family, don’t give up! Learn how to create new memories, when you don’t get the luxury of old traditions.
How one couple trusted God when their teenager decided to live with the other parent
If you believe the best in your spouse, you can replace negative thoughts with the truth and bless your marriage.
Every couple needs to talk about their values related to money and how they will create a shared vision for combining incomes and debt while planning for the future care of their children.
My son, Ben, didn’t accept his new dad at first. It was one of our first step-parent problems. Jealousy, pride and stubbornness kept them from bonding.
Show stepchildren love and fair treatment while staying true to your biological kids.
Help kids through the angst of switching homes, even when you feel discouraged at the idea of packing off your children to the other parent for the summer.
How we craft moments that draw us closer together
How will your stepteens celebrate Father’s Day this year? The support you give them can lead to a memorable celebration — and to a better bond for your family.
Is your desire for recognition distorting how you see your relationship with your stepkids?
The Clausens found that by leaving the past behind, they were able to build happy memories as a family.
The Kolman family learned that adoption is often a mixture of gratitude and sadness.
Why stepparents need to respect physical boundaries